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    Irish Cream Frappé (Non-Alcoholic)

    The BYOB Team5 min1 drink (from a batch of Irish Cream Syrup that makes about 10 servings)$0.93/drink181 cal/drink

    Uses Irish Cream Syrup (Non-Alcoholic) — make a batch ahead of time; it keeps in the fridge for a week or two, so you won't need to make it again for every drink.

    Ingredients & steps

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    Ingredients

    • 2oz espresso, freshly pulled (or 1/3 cup strong coffee/cold brew)
    • 2 tbsp Irish Cream Syrup (make a batch ahead of time -- it's dairy-based and keeps about 1 week in the fridge)
    • 1.5 cups ice (about 10-12 standard cubes)
    • 4oz cold milk
    • Optional: whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa for topping

    Steps

    1. 1.Make a batch of Irish Cream Syrup ahead of time if you haven't already -- it's dairy-based, so use it within about a week.
    2. 2.Pull a double shot of espresso (or brew strong coffee/cold brew) -- no need to cool it first.
    3. 3.Add the espresso, Irish cream syrup, ice, and cold milk to a blender.
    4. 4.Blend on high for 30-45 seconds until smooth and slushy with no ice chunks left.
    5. 5.Pour into a 16oz glass, top with whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa if using, and serve immediately with a straw.

    Swap the milk

    This recipe is written with Kirkland Signature Organic A2 Whole Milk (4oz). Pick a different milk to see the cost and calories update below.

    Milk: Kirkland Signature Organic A2 Whole Milk

    Cost per drink

    $0.93

    Calories per drink

    181

    Not medical or nutrition advice. Calorie figures on this page are estimates based on typical ingredient values, not a lab analysis of your exact batch — they'll shift with the brand of milk, syrup, or protein powder you actually use. "Ingredient-Honest" and "sugar-free" describe what's in the recipe, not a health claim. If you're managing diabetes, a caffeine sensitivity, pregnancy, or another condition, check with a doctor or dietitian before making a recipe part of your routine. Read the full disclaimer.

    Our Irish Cream Latte is entirely non-alcoholic — a sweetened condensed milk base with vanilla, cocoa, and Irish cream flavoring, no alcohol involved. This blends that same syrup with espresso, milk, and ice into a rich, thick frappé.

    Make the Syrup First (Just Once)

    This recipe assumes you already have a jar of Irish Cream Syrup in the fridge. It’s built on sweetened condensed milk, so it keeps about a week rather than the 2 weeks our plain sugar syrups manage, and makes roughly 10 drinks per batch. If you haven’t made one yet, go do that first, then come back here.

    Building the Frappé

    1. Pull a double shot of espresso (about 2oz), or brew strong coffee/cold brew instead.
    2. Add the espresso, 2 tbsp of the Irish cream syrup, 1.5 cups of ice, and 4oz cold milk to a blender.
    3. Blend on high for 30-45 seconds until smooth and slushy.
    4. Pour into a 16oz glass, top with whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa if using, and serve immediately with a straw.
    Café Irish Cream Frappé vs. Home Version
    Café grande Irish cream-style Frappuccino blended drink (specialty-menu pricing)$6.95
    Home Irish cream frappé (espresso, milk, ice, syrup)~$0.93
    Savings per drink$6.02

    The syrup batch itself is a one-time ~$4.10 and makes about 10 drinks — the sweetened condensed milk base is the priciest single ingredient here, but it’s still a fraction of café pricing per serving. See the full syrup recipe for the batch method.

    Assumptions: grande-size blended drink, national-average specialty-menu pricing, dairy milk, $16/lb specialty beans or equivalent grocery beans. No seasonal ceiling — at 5 a week over the site’s standard 48-week year, that’s roughly $1,445/year back in your pocket versus the café version.

    Swaps & Notes

    • This is fully non-alcoholic. The “Irish cream” flavor comes from vanilla, cocoa, and flavoring extract in a condensed-milk base — no actual cream liqueur or alcohol content.
    • Plan around the shorter shelf life. Use the syrup batch within about a week since it’s built on dairy.
    • No espresso machine? Strong cold brew or a moka pot shot both work fine.
    • Watching sugar? This is Standard-tier only for now. Blend the Sugar-Free Irish Cream Latte iced with ice yourself for a lower-sugar version today.

    Recipe Card Summary

    Irish Cream Frappé

    • 2oz espresso + 4oz milk + 2 tbsp Irish Cream Syrup (made ahead) + 1.5 cups ice, blended
    • Prep time: 5 minutes (after the syrup is made) · Total: 5 minutes
    • Cost: ~$0.93/drink vs. $6.95 café equivalent

    FAQ

    Is there actually any alcohol in this?

    No — none at all. The syrup is a sweetened condensed milk base with vanilla, cocoa, and a non-alcoholic Irish cream flavoring extract, built specifically to be family-friendly and safe for anyone.

    Can I make this without a blender?

    The iced Irish Cream Latte uses the same syrup poured over ice instead of blended.

    Why does this cost more than most other frappés on the site?

    The sweetened condensed milk base is genuinely more expensive per batch than a plain sugar-water syrup — see the Irish Cream Syrup cost breakdown. Even so, under a dollar a drink is still a fraction of café pricing.

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